China's top comedian's new film due for release on Valentine's Day

Chinese comedian Yue Yunpeng (left) and actor Sun Jian (right) join a promotional activity together in Beijing on Sunday, Feb 12, 2017 for an upcoming romantic comedy Revenge for Love. [Photo provided to CRIENGLISH.COM]

Yue Yunpeng, one of China's top comedians, has been talking ahead of the release of his latest movie, due to hit theatres on Valentine's Day on Tuesday.

The romantic comedy Revenge for Love, sees the cross-talk performer playing a male nurse.

Yue spoke about the experience of filming the movie.

"It's my first-ever experience of acting a male lead. My role is designed to tell viewers that sincerity is the power behind success in winning the heart of the woman of your dreams."

The movie, directed by Hong Kong film director Siu Hung Cheung, revolves around the competition for the love of an artist, between a plain looking male nurse and the artist's ex-boyfriend.